Complacency brings down airplane

These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Mitchell, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot purchased the airplane several years prior to the accident. On the day of the accident the engine lost power while in cruise flight because of fuel exhaustion. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on October 2nd, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.